James Wallbank
South AfricadirectorMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James Wallbank is a director at Azumah Resources, known for his role in the ongoing legal and financial disputes surrounding the company's gold concession in Ghana. Recently, he made headlines by demanding a revised sale price for the company's assets amid rising gold prices, which led to arbitration proceedings after the initial sale to Engineers & Planners was contested.
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James Wallbank, managing partner of Ibaera Capital, expressed concerns about the impact of legal disputes on Ghana's reputation among investors.
Can resource sovereignty coexist with investor confidence?South Africa· 2026-08-04
Mr. James Wallbank is being replaced as Chairman of Azumah Ghana by Professor Prince Ofori Amponsah.
Minister praised for Azumah–E&P breakthrough, reinforcing investor confidence
Ghana· 2025-09-06
Azumah’s director, James Wallbank, demanded a new price of US$300 million due to increasing global gold prices.
Resolve dispute within 7 days – Lands Minister orders Azumah Resources and Engineers & PlannersGhana· 2025-07-10Azumah director James Wallbank demanded a revised sale price of $300 million, citing the sharp rise in global gold prices.
E&P dismisses political interference claims in $100m Azumah mine acquisitionGhana· 2025-07-09